Executive Assistant, Comedy (Disney Entertainment Television) Job at The Walt Di

Executive Assistant, Comedy (Disney Entertainment Television)

Location: Burbank, California, United States

Business: Disney Entertainment Television

Date posted: Oct. 24, 2025

Job Summary

Disney Entertainment Television is seeking an Executive Assistant who will be an exceptional addition to our team. As an Executive Assistant, you will materially impact the productivity and efficiency of the Network Comedy team. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual capable of consistently achieving results in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.

The Executive Assistant provides support to the Vice President of Network Comedy and Director of Comedy by proactively managing and organizing heavy calendar scheduling, phone lines, and booking travel arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage smooth operations of the executives calendar, record?keeping, and office, being mindful of deadlines and priorities
• Organize heavy calendar scheduling, facilitate heavy email and phone correspondence
• Submit expense reports, purchasing requests for supplies
• Organize contact lists of writers, producers, creative executives, and any related correspondence as needed
• Compose correspondence as needed; write synopsis and loglines of episodes for weekly, widely distributed report
• Read and watch material and provide feedback as necessary
• Provide additional support to other executives and department as needed

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of previous administrative assistant experience in a high-volume entertainment desk at a studio, network, production company or talent agency
• Ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Manage smooth operations of the executives calendars and offices, being mindful of deadlines and priorities
• Knowledge of agencies and networks
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work overtime with short notice
• Must work well under pressure
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Superior attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must have a passion for television and the desire for a career in comedy
• Proficient knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, AirTable, and Google Drive

Required Education

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $54,000 to $72,300 per year based on a 40-h?hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About Disney Entertainment Television

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the companys streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Televisions creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Televisions programming excellence earned 163 Emmy nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and childrens & family categories.

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world?class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disneys stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. , which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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